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COVID-19
Davao cemeteries ordered closed from October 29 to November 4

Davao City Mayor Inday Sara Duterte has ordered the closure of cemeteries and columbariums for seven days from October 29 to November 4, 2020, in the observance of All Souls’

COVID-19
Newly-hired med techs boost Davao City testing capabilities

The Davao City government has hired new medical technologists to boost manpower and testing capabilities in the city’s continued fight to stop the spread of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19). The

COVID-19, Local Government
‘One strike rule’ vs violators of serving limit of liquor

The City Government of Davao will impose a ‘one strike rule’ on establishments caught violating the rule on serving alcoholic drinks. Mayor Inday Sara Duterte has ordered the Vices Regulation

Local Government
Recognition for Davao City gov’t retirees goes online

For the first time in years, the Human Resource Management Office (HRMO) moved to a digital platform the recognition event for retiring city government employees due to anti-Covid restriction on

Environment
Davao City equips Bantay Bukid volunteers

The Davao City government has equipped the Bantay Bukid volunteers in Barangay Carmen, Baguio District with 241 new uniforms, raincoats, patrol boots, rash guards, polo shirts, and hard hats.  

COVID-19
Mayor Sara vows ‘no tolerance’ for employees in illegal drugs

Davao City Mayor Inday Sara Duterte will not hesitate to terminate services of city government employees involved in illegal drug activities, vowing “no tolerance” for all who violate laws, rules

COVID-19
Publication of Covid patients places of exposure mulled

The Davao City government is looking into the possibility of publishing specific areas based on the history of exposure of individuals who tested positive of the coronavirus. Currently, what is

COVID-19, Local Government
Liquor Ban lifted but curfew on selling liquor after 1 am remains

Davao City Mayor Inday Sara Duterte has lifted the 24-hour liquor ban through the issuance of Executive Order (E.O) No. 50 on Monday. The 24-hour liquor ban has been in

Local Government
Mayor Sara re-creates Davao’s Census Coordinating Board

Davao City Mayor Inday Sara Duterte has re-created the composition of the Davao City Census Coordinating Board to add new nine members and removing one officer in conformity to the

Disaster Risk Reduction & Mitigation
Mayor Sara calls on Dabawenyos to brace for La Niña

Davao City Mayor Inday Sara Duterte has called on Dabawenyos to prepare for more rains due to the occurrence of La Niña from October towards the first quarter of 2021.